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Rafale Down or Disinformation? Pakistan’s J-10C Claims Ignite Regional Tensions

In a dramatic escalation of aerial rivalry in South Asia, Pakistan has claimed to have downed five Indian fighter jets—including the Indian Air Force's prized Rafale jets—using its recently inducted Chinese-origin J-10C fighters. The announcement, delivered by Foreign Minister Ishaq...
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India’s Rafale Jets Shot Down: Pakistan’s J-10 Fighters Armed with Chinese Missiles Bring Down Indian Rafales in Alarming Turn of Aerial Warfare

In a devastating setback for India’s Air Force and a jarring alarm bell for global military planners, three of India’s prized Rafale fighter jets were shot down in a high-intensity, beyond-visual-range (BVR) engagement with Pakistan’s air force. The aerial clash,...
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France’s Rafale Jets Face Grim Prospects in Simulated Russian Air War—Strategists Call for Urgent Upgrades

In a stark and unsettling assessment, a recent report by the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) has laid bare the alarming reality of France’s air combat capabilities. Compiled by military experts, including former French Air Force officers, the findings...
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Thales Integrates Advanced AI Technology into Talios Laser Designation Pod for Rafale Jets

French defense technology giant Thales has unveiled a cutting-edge upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, a critical system for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter jets, by incorporating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This innovation, set to debut with the Rafale...
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French Rafale Jets Collide Over Vosges-Moselle Border

A tragic incident involving two French Air Force Rafale fighter jets shocked the nation. The aircraft, belonging to the Rafale Transition Squadron 3/4 Aquitaine, collided mid-air over the border between eastern France’s Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle regions. This devastating accident resulted...
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Gulf Nations Turn to France’s Rafale Jets, Strengthening Military Ties and Capabilities

Gulf Countries have shown interest in joining the “Rafale Club” in the region, underscoring the popularity of the Dassault Aviation-developed fighter aircraft among Gulf Arab nations. Oman, strategically located near the Arabian Sea and bordering Yemen, is reportedly looking to...